Isle of Wight · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Brading
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Brading and the Isle of Wight, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial events
- Anniversary memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Brading
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Brading
What’s the nearest station to Brading?
Brading has its own station: Brading station.
Can you roast near the sea around Brading?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What if people arrive late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
About our funeral wake catering in Brading
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there is anything special and we will try to help. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
In a small place like Brading, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Brading (PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Brading
It copes with timings that shift.
Here’s what people in Brading most often book a hog roast for:
- Memorial events
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For family travelling by train, Brading station serves Brading directly.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Wakes in Brading: venues and practical details
Brading is about 3 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Brading suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 125 places in the Isle of Wight. Our bookings stretch from Brading to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
After a service at St. Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Relatives driving in can use the A3055 to reach Brading. Brading is within about 2 miles of the sea.
Wakes anywhere in PO36 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Wrax Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Brading sits on or near the A3055, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. Other places close to Brading we cover include Yarbridge (1 mile south), Morton (1 mile south-west), Adgestone (1 mile south-west), Yaverland (1 mile south) and Gaskins (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Shanklin (4 miles south-west), Ventnor (6 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles north-west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your wake.
A little further out are Sandown Castle (1.5 miles south) and Brading Waxworks (within half a mile north). Open spaces near Brading include Brading Marshes RSPB reserve and Brading Down.
- Schools near Brading include Sandown Bay Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bugle Inn (less than half a mile north)
What affects the price in Brading
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Brading
- Plates or china
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Request gluten-free rolls
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Summer evenings in Brading stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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What else we do in Brading
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
- One contact on the day
Brading is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Brading
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards